Wednesday, February 22, 2017, 9:44 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “He Keeps Me Singing.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 4:12-19 (NASB). The Fiery Ordeal (vv. 12-14) Beloved, do not be surprised at the fiery ordeal among you, which comes upon you for your testing, … Continue reading When We Suffer
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When Sorrow Comes
Tuesday, February 21, 2017, 9:00 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Look to God.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 1 Peter 3 (select vv. NASB). Be Harmonious (vv. 8-9) To sum up, all of you be harmonious, sympathetic, brotherly, kindhearted, and humble in spirit; not returning evil … Continue reading When Sorrow Comes
Our High Priest
Monday, February 13, 2017, 10:15 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “In Faithfulness He Leads Me.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Hebrews 4:14-5:9 (Select vv. NASB). He Sympathizes with Us (4:14-16) Therefore, since we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus the … Continue reading Our High Priest
Closer Than a Brother
Friday, January 6, 2017, 10:10 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “My Very Best Friend.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read 2 Corinthians 1:1-11 (NIV). Grace and Peace (vv. 1-2) Paul, an apostle of Christ Jesus by the will of God, and Timothy our brother, To the church … Continue reading Closer Than a Brother
Be Alert
Monday, December 5, 2016, 10:44 p.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “I Will Uphold You.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Acts 20:16-32 (ESV). With Humility and Tears (vv. 17-21) Now from Miletus he sent to Ephesus and called the elders of the church to come to him. … Continue reading Be Alert
Tremble Before Him
Sunday, October 30, 2016, 4:40 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Were You There?” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 96 (ESV). His Salvation (vv. 1-8) Oh sing to the Lord a new song; sing to the Lord, all the earth! Sing to the Lord, bless his … Continue reading Tremble Before Him
Smile Again
Sunday, October 9, 2016, 8:30 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Near the Cross.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Psalm 39 (NASB). My Sorrow (vv. 1-2) I said, “I will guard my ways That I may not sin with my tongue; I will guard my mouth as … Continue reading Smile Again
Why Must We Suffer?
Friday, March 11, 2016, 8:15 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song, “Open My Heart.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read John 5:1-15 (ESV). Jesus our Healer (vv. 1-9a) After this there was a feast of the Jews, and Jesus went up to Jerusalem. Now there is in Jerusalem … Continue reading Why Must We Suffer?
He is Worthy
Saturday, August 15, 2015, 12:22 a.m. – The Lord Jesus put in mind the song “Above All.” Speak, Lord, your words to my heart. I read Revelation 5 (NASB). Stop Weeping I saw in the right hand of Him who sat on the throne a book written inside and on the back, sealed up with … Continue reading He is Worthy